A £3 remote that can control lights, speakers, and blinds across any brand’s ecosystem is not just a bargain-it’s a signal that the smart home market is shifting. With the launch of 21 new Matter-over ...

The Dirigera hub will bridge Ikea’s existing Zigbee devices to Matter-enabled systems. The Dirigera hub will bridge Ikea’s existing Zigbee devices to Matter-enabled systems. is a deputy editor and ...

Ikea has announced a new range of lamps, sensors, remote controls, and power outlets with the Matter smart home standard.

My recycling bin is overflowing with packaging for smart plugs, remotes, and sensors. After starting my smart home journey relatively slowly, I decided it was time to kick things up a notch and part ...

IKEA is expanding its lineup of smart home products with three new sensors, all under $10 each. The new sensors look for motion, water, and window activity and work with Google Home, though it lacks ...

IKEA plans to overhaul its smart home lineup with full Matter support, making its budget-friendly products compatible with Apple Home and other ecosystems without requiring the company's own hub, ...